SS Catherine

Uniworld SS Catherine sails on the Saône and Rhône rivers through Provence and Burgundy (renowned wine regions in southern France). Departures are from Avignon and Lyon. UNIWORLD also offers combined back-to-back (B2B) itineraries with departures from Paris, France. These include a Seine River cruise from Paris (roundtrip on the UNIWORLD ship River Baroness), followed by TGV (high-speed train) travel from Paris to Mâcon and a bus transfer to Lyon for embarkation. Another option features back-to-back itineraries that include a Dordogne and Garonne cruise from Bordeaux (roundtrip on the UNIWORLD ship River Royale (now SS Bon Voyage)).

Uniworld's fleet of "super ships" also includes SS Beatrice (2009, formerly "River Beatrice"), SS Antoinette (2011), SS Joie de Vivre (2017), SS Maria Theresa (2015), and SS Bon Voyage (2006, formerly River Royale). Uniworld (officially "Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection") is a major river cruise company and part of The Travel Corporation group.

Cabins

SS Catherine has a total of 80 cabins (including 6 Suites) across 8 categories. Each stateroom features a built-in closet, flat-screen TV, designer bed, and marble bathroom. Cabins on the middle and upper decks offer French balconies. All Suites provide additional amenities, including butler service.

Shipboard facilities

SS Catherine is a modern riverboat, christened on March 27, 2014. Sailing throughout France, this luxury vessel features three full decks with elegant and cozy public areas. The Leopard Lounge showcases leopard-print furnishings and jungle-inspired design elements. Other highlights include the mosaic-tiled Serenity River Spa, a heated swimming pool, Sun Deck, fitness center, boutique, the Cezanne Restaurant (main dining room) with an al fresco dining terrace, a bistro for more casual dining, complimentary Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, an elevator, and a 24-hour specialty coffee bar.

SS Catherine river cruise prices are per person and based on double occupancy. These rates are indicative of Uniworld France itineraries and may vary depending on whether you book cruise-only or cruise tour packages. Pricing is influenced by travel agency promotions, special offers and discounts, group bookings, or last-minute deals. Uniworld also offers air-inclusive packages and pre- and post-cruise hotel extensions at an additional cost.

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SS Catherine is one of Uniworld's newest boats operated by this major European river cruise line. All cabins located on the Camargue Deck feature full open-air balconies, which can be transformed at the touch of a button into enclosed conservatory lounges. All Avignon Deck cabins have French balconies. One of this luxury vessel’s most distinctive features is her glass-enclosed swimming pool.

The riverboat’s godmother is Catherine Deneuve (French actress).